The Rise and Fall of Ali Abulaban: The Full Story

This long‑form documentary traces Ali Abulaban’s life from his earliest years through the events that led to his conviction and imprisonment. Using verified records, courtroom testimony, and publicly available evidence, it follows the full arc of his story — the upbringing, the moves across states and countries, the rise on social media, the unraveling, and the legal battle that followed. Presented in chronological order, this deep‑dive gives viewers a clear, structured understanding of how each chapter of his life connects to the next, and how the case ultimately reached its conclusion in court. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:05:43 – Backstory: Childhood & Time in Japan 00:10:18 – Virginia Era: Early TikTok Content 00:15:52 – Life in San Diego 00:35:31 – Day of the Incident 00:50:00 – Plea Hearing 00:58:26 – Jailhouse Interview 01:04:06 – Pre-Trial Hearing 01:05:34 – Charges Explained (Replacing Opening Statements) 01:10:13 – Emergency Responders Take the Stand 01:16:06 – Married Couple From Opposite Apartment Testify 01:22:33 – Ashley Sanchez Takes the Stand 01:31:57 – Defendant’s Cousin Testifies 01:36:33 – Victim’s Friends Testify 01:42:42 – Ricardo Encelante Testifies (Former SDPD) 01:43:53 – Defendant’s Mother Takes the Stand 01:45:59 – Ali’s Direct Examination 02:26:51 – Ali’s Cross Examination 04:30:06 – Redirect 04:41:01 – State Closing Argument 05:01:38 – Defense Closing Argument 05:32:20 – Rebuttal 05:45:40 – Verdict 05:52:00 – Sentencing 06:48:05 – Video Ends